While the course is open to all, this two-week workshop is intended to provide additional skills training for experienced contractors seeking expertise in techniques appropriate to historic structures.  Subjects will include analysis and remedies for structural repairs to timber framed structures, the use of appropriate hand tools, an introduction to historic joinery, and a discussion of safe work practices.  Students will receive a combination of shop instruction and fieldwork on a ca. 1790-1810 timber framed building surviving in Maysville, Kentucky.   Our visiting instructor this year is Rudy Christian. Mr. Christian is the Executive Director of the nationwide non-profit Preservation Trades Network, and brings over 25 years of experience in timber framing to share.   Learn how to bring your projects into compliance with the Sect. Of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Improve your company’s ability to market to clients with tax-credit projects, historic districts, and fine historic homes.  This course is offered by MCTC in cooperation with Old Washington, Inc., the Mason County Historical Society, and the Kentucky Heritage Council. 

Fee - $500.00 per student*

Class limited to 10

lodging information - 606-564-5534

*  Don't let this low fee mislead you as this workshop is subsidized to encourage area contractors to attend, however it is open to all, first come first serve and taught by a Timber Frame Guild qualifed instructer.